{"product_id":"painted-tibetan-door-ca-1940","title":"Vintage Tibetan Door With Dragon Painting - Ca 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking painted Tibetan door dates to around 1940 and would originally have formed part of a pair, possibly used within a temple or religious building. The panel is richly decorated with a dragon twisting amongst stylised clouds and foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration incorporates traditional Tibetan Buddhist motifs, including lotus flowers and auspicious jewels. The lower section is painted with stylised waves and mountain forms, adding to the dense symbolic decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original painted surface has developed a rich patina through age and use, with areas of wear adding considerable character to the piece. Originally one half of a pair, this door works equally well as an individual decorative panel or architectural feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted wood with metal fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted dragon, clouds, lotus flowers, auspicious jewels and stylised waves; original metalwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-related wear, surface losses and patina consistent with age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W66 x D8 x H218 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58275151806847,"sku":"C03326","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Left_Side_Vintage_Tibetan_Door_With_Dragons_Painting_C03326.jpg?v=1787755107","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/painted-tibetan-door-ca-1940","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}